Nonprofit · EIN 45-4898098
LAKE WASHINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $104,059 | $338,972 | -$234,913 | $347,052 | $542 | $346,510 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $253,894 | $506,785 | -$252,891 | $562,902 | $0 | $562,902 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $75,196
- of which government grants
- $45,750
- Program service revenue
- $12,570
- Investment income
- $15,633
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$3,980
- Other revenue
- $660
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $100,173
- Other salaries and wages
- $117,711
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $235,058
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,800
- Occupancy
- $8,741
- Depreciation
- $644
- Program services (functional)
- $245,927
- Management and general (functional)
- $63,827
- Fundraising (functional)
- $29,218
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $562,902
- Total assets, end of year
- $347,052
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $542
- Net assets, end of year
- $346,510
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,106
- Publicly traded securities
- $310,104
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $341,757
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,753
- Gross receipts
- $278,041
- Employees
- 149
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- WA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROOK ROSE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $72,675 |
| ELAINE WALTERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $13,194 |
| DEBORAH MCCLELLAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $7,268 |
| MARY KANTOR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $5,615 |
| NEIL BACON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $2,905 |
| MARTHA GARRETT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $2,350 |
| CAROLYN WYMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $2,090 |
| BEVERLY SETZER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $1,170 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN ROSE | MKT CONSULT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $14,000 |
| ELAINE WALTERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $10,752 |
| DEB MCCLELLAN | MUSIC LIBRARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $5,063 |
| MARY KANTOR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $5,000 |
| NEIL BACON | BOARD Trustee or director | 10 | $2,450 |
| MARTHA GARRETT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $1,985 |
| CAROLYN WYMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $1,760 |
| MERLE HARRIS | RETIRED TREA Trustee or director | 5 | $530 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3209 EASTLAKE AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98102-3826
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BROOK ROSE, 3209 EASTLAKE AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98102
- Signed the 990
- BROOK ROSE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (425) 449-0480
- Website
- LWSO.ORG
- 990-N for 2021 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: MARY KANTOR, 10540 35TH AVE NE, SEATTTLE WA 98125. Mailing address: 3209 EASTLAKE AVE E, SEATTLE WA 98102.
- Return prepared by
- VINE DAHLEN PLLC
Mission
TO UNITE COMMUNITIES THROUGH PERFORMANCE, OUTREACH, AND EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- LAKE WASHINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (LWSO) DELIVERED 21 PROGRAMS, INCLUDING REHEARSALS, CONCERTS, AND COMMUNITY PERFORMANCES THAT ADVANCED OUR MISSION, TO ENRICH AND INSPIRE OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH PERFORMANCE, OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. THESE PROGRAMS REACHED THOUSANDS OF RESIDENTS ACROSS THE EASTSIDE AND STRENGTHENED CULTURAL VITALITY THROUGH FREE AND LOW COST EVENTS.REDMOND SATURDAY MARKET PERFORMANCES:LWSO PRESENTED EIGHT FREE SMALL ENSEMBLE CONCERTS AT THE REDMOND SATURDAY MARKET, BRINGING LIVE ORCHESTRAL MUSIC DIRECTLY INTO A BUSTLING COMMUNITY SPACE. THESE INFORMAL PERFORMANCES REACHED DIVERSE AUDIENCES, INCLUDING FAMILIES, SENIORS, AND PASSERSBY EXPERIENCING ORCHESTRAL MUSIC FOR THE FIRST TIME. THE SERIES CONTINUES TO BUILD COMMUNITY CONNECTION AND VISIBILITY FOR THE ARTS.ANNUAL CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN CONCERT:NOW IN ITS 9TH YEAR, THIS BELOVED FAMILY TRADITION WELCOMED HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS FOR AN ENGAGING, SENSORY-FRIENDLY INTRODUCTION TO ORCHESTRAL MUSIC. FAMILIES RETURN YEAR AFTER YEAR, AND MANY DESCRIBE IT AS A "CAN'T MISS" ANNUAL EVENT. THE PROGRAM INCLUDED COSTUMES, INTERACTIVE ELEMENTS, AND ACCESSIBLE MUSICAL STORYTELLING DESIGNED TO SPARK CURIOSITY AND JOY.ANNUAL HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT:LWSO'S HOLIDAY POPS BROUGHT TOGETHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES FOR A FESTIVE CELEBRATION FEATURING SEASONAL FAVORITES AND A GUEST VOCALIST. THE CONCERT SUPPORTS INTERGENERATIONAL CONNECTION AND PROVIDES AN AFFORDABLE, HIGH QUALITY ARTS EXPERIENCE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON.ANNUAL EDUCATION CONCERT:LWSO PRESENTED ITS THIRD EDUCATION CONCERT, SERVING STUDENTS FROM LAKE WASHINGTON AND BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICTS. NEARLY 2,000 STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND CHAPERONES ATTENDED AT NO COST. TEACHERS CONSISTENTLY REPORT THAT THIS IS A HIGHLIGHT OF THEIR SCHOOL YEAR, AND MANY SEND FOLLOW UP EMAILS PRAISING THE PROGRAM'S CULTURAL REPRESENTATION, STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, AND ALIGNMENT WITH CLASSROOM LEARNING.CELEBRATING WOMEN CONCERT:THE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTED THE WORK OF WOMEN COMPOSERS-VOICES HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED IN CLASSICAL MUSIC. THE CONCERT ADVANCED LWSO'S COMMITMENT TO CULTURAL EQUITY AND ARTISTIC REPRESENTATION WHILE OFFERING AUDIENCES A POWERFUL, INSPIRING MUSICAL EXPERIENCE.ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS, LWSO DELIVERED 21 REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES, INCLUDING FREE COMMUNITY CONCERTS, YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, CULTURALLY REPRESENTATIVE PERFORMANCES, AND FAMILY CENTERED EVENTS. AUDIENCE ENTHUSIASM, REPEAT ATTENDANCE, AND POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM EDUCATORS AND FAMILIES DEMONSTRATE THE ORCHESTRA'S GROWING IMPACT AND THE COMMUNITY'S STRONG SUPPORT FOR ACCESSIBLE ARTS PROGRAMMING.Expenses $245,927 · revenue $12,570
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-4898098
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A69)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $347,052
- Income (IRS master file)
- $278,041
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $104,059 | $338,972 | $347,052 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $253,894 | $506,785 | $562,902 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $171,957 | $295,875 | $832,948 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: MARY KANTOR Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | June 30, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: ELAINE WALTERS Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | June 30, 2014 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-4898098).
Questions about LAKE WASHINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
- What is the EIN of LAKE WASHINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LAKE WASHINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA is 45-4898098.
- Is LAKE WASHINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to LAKE WASHINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LAKE WASHINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LAKE WASHINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LAKE WASHINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LAKE WASHINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BROOK ROSE.
- Who are the officers and directors of LAKE WASHINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $72,675 (BROOK ROSE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LAKE WASHINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $104,059, expenses of $338,972 and total assets of $347,052 at year end.
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